Benefits:
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Site Operations Assistant POSITION DETAILS Pay: $25/hr Location: Beaumont Hub 980 I-10 Beaumont, Texas 77703 Expected Start Date: 04/21/2025 Reports to: Executive Assistant Status: Contractor
POSITION OVERVIEW ELSO Inc. is looking for a Contract-Operations Assistant to support our Hub in Beaumont, TX. The Site Operations Assistant will be an important contractor to support the SE Texas team working closely with the Master Gardener to implement garden maintenance and management for the Children’s Ancestral Garden; and supporting the Program Director to design, build, and upkeep student learning spaces inside of the Hub.
The Contractor must have experience in gardening or farming, landscape maintenance and care; have basic to intermediate level construction and carpentry skills. We are looking for someone who effectively communicates work in progress and timelines for major projects as well as recurring maintenance schedules and tasks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Building Maintenance, Garden and Landscape Support Monitor property grounds to ensure a pleasant appearance, schedule lawn service as needed Utilize pesticides to rid grounds of pests such as mosquitos, wasps, and ticks Efficiently apply fertilizer to property grounds to enhance growth Safely cut grounds using hand, power or riding mower for trimming edges around walkways, flower beds, and walls Provide ongoing grounds and garden clean up, maintenance of property (structure), care for indoor plants and outdoor landscape. Provide handyman work as needed inside and around the Hub Support the Master Gardener in and around the Children’s Ancestral Garden including maintenance of the greenhouse, install of garden beds, shoveling and filling raised beds, planting and weeding, building seating for outdoor learning spaces and other garden tasks as assigned. Coordinate organization tasks for the storage shed ensuring tools are maintained, cleaned and organized and accessible at all times Pick up and coordinate delivery of landscape materials and supplies.
Responsible for the weekly removal of trash and recycling. Secure tools and equipment and monitor the overall safety and security of the site. Patrol site and ensure security cameras are working and functional, fences and gates are locked at all times.
SCHEDULE Required availability includes Mondays and Thursdays 9 am-4pm (Exact hours are flexible depending on tasks and weather); some Saturdays as needed. Up to 15-hours per week.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 25+ High School Graduate, or GED with relevant hands-on experience Must have reliable transportation+ clean driving record for 1 year before application Must be able to lift, squat, and carry 50 lbs must have basic to intermediate level carpentry, wood working, and gardening/farming skills. Ability to load, unload, sort, organize, and pack items regularly up to 25 lbs A minimum of 2 years' experience in a landscaping or groundskeeping role Working knowledge of plant care and garden and lawn maintenance Must be able to safely operate maintenance equipment including lawnmowers, leaf blowers, weed wackers, and hedge trimmers
BENEFITS Flexible Schedule Mileage Reimbursement
TO APPLY Send a Resume and Communication of Interest (cover letter, email and videos are accepted) to Jobs@campelso.org. Applications are open until filled.
General questions about ELSO, Inc. or the particulars of this position can be directed to hr@campelso.org